NASA’s IXPE May Have Proven 90-Year-Old Theory
NASA’s IXPE mission may have confirmed a 90-year-old quantum theory by detecting vacuum birefringence in observations of magnetar 1E 1547-5408.
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Checking out AI: UC Berkeley Library puts emerging technology to the test
UC Berkeley Library is testing AI tools to enhance cataloging, metadata generation, and sensitive data detection while emphasizing human oversight and legal compliance in academic research.
Agentic Intelligence for Contract Review on Snowflake
Snowflake’s internal audit team built an AI agent to automate contract review, reducing manual PDF scanning and improving revenue compliance checks across thousands of order forms.
CPUs are having a moment: Inside Arm’s hyperscale surge
Microsoft and Amazon reported rapid adoption of Arm-based CPUs for AI workloads, signaling a shift from GPUs to CPUs as core infrastructure for agentic AI systems in hyperscale cloud environments.
Advance Zero Trust for AI: New tools and guidance to secure AI agents and DevSecOps
Microsoft expands its Zero Trust for AI strategy with new assessment tools and DevSecOps guidance to secure AI agents and development workflows, following KuppingerCole’s recognition of its leadership in Zero Trust...
Joint statement from Benin and Canada: A new stage in a strategic partnership
Canada and Benin elevated bilateral ties during the first official visit by a Canadian foreign minister, opening a new embassy and signing agreements to deepen political, economic, and security cooperation.
Artemis III Orion Crew and Service Models Joined
NASA technicians integrated the Orion crew and service modules for Artemis III on July 30, 2026, at Kennedy Space Center. The crew module will transport four astronauts, while the service module provides propulsion and...
AWS Marketplace adds AI Insights so buyers can understand pricing before they buy
AWS Marketplace now offers AI Insights in the pricing section of product listings, explaining pricing structures in plain language to help buyers make informed decisions before purchasing.
Indie Selects for August 2026: Adventure is Calling This Summer
Xbox’s August 2026 Indie Selects lineup features six curated titles spanning wordless storytelling, dark fantasy, cozy life-sims, and survival horror, all available via the Indie Select Hub in the Xbox Store and...
Amazon DynamoDB now supports real-time vector search
AWS has launched general availability of vector search for Amazon DynamoDB, enabling real-time indexing and querying of vector embeddings at scale with single-digit millisecond latency.
CTO Circle: Lessons on Building AI-Native Engineering Teams
Snowflake convened 350 CTOs at CTO Circle during Summit 2026 to share lessons on building AI-native engineering teams, focusing on production deployment, balancing speed with risk, and team redesign.
Free Engineering Software for Students
Bentley Systems announced free access to its civil engineering and CAD software suite for students and educators through the Bentley Education program, aiming to support practical learning and career readiness.
The next chapter of our AI momentum
Google DeepMind undergoes leadership changes as Demis Hassabis becomes Chair and Chief Scientist of Alphabet, while Koray Kavukcuoglu steps into a senior role to oversee AI model development.
Available for XBOX Insiders: More Control Over Captures, Saves, and Wishlists
Xbox Insiders gain new tools to capture gameplay with chat audio, sort achievements, restore cloud saves, and expand wishlists, with features rolling out gradually.
Cornwall man arrested in Environment Agency waste crime operation
A 20-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on 5 August 2026 as part of an Environment Agency investigation into illegal waste activities near Camborne, supported by Cornwall Council and Devon and Cornwall Police.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Watches Earth Vanish Behind Martian Moon
NASA’s Perseverance rover captured the first ground-based images of Earth vanishing behind Mars’ moon Phobos, taken on July 2 during a rare occultation.
The Bullion Rush: trade gold and silver perps for a share of $20,000 in USDG
Kraken Futures will run a 30-day trading competition from August 5 to September 5, 2026, offering a $20,000 prize pool for gold and silver perpetual futures traders.
Connecting Data, Computing, and AI for Scientific Discovery
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Scientific Data Division, led by Ana Kupresanin, integrates data, computing, and AI to advance scientific discovery under the DOE’s Genesis Mission.
The United Kingdom remains resolute in our commitment to working with partners to combat terrorism in all its forms: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral counter-terrorism efforts at the UN Security Council, highlighting progress in Syria and Iraq while warning of Da’esh’s resurgence in West Africa and the Sahel.
A Collaborative Capstone: L3Harris at Project Convergence
L3Harris Technologies participated in the U.S. Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 6, demonstrating integrated communications and electronic warfare systems to enhance multi-domain threat response.
Kraken’s 15th Anniversary Sweepstakes: 15 winners, 15 ETH each
Kraken announced a 15th-anniversary sweepstakes running from August 5 to 31, 2026, where every $1 traded earns one entry to win 15 ETH. Fifteen winners will each receive 15 ETH, totaling 225 ETH, drawn randomly at...
Advanced Mini-laboratories Automate Space Station Research
NASA-supported mini-laboratories on the International Space Station automate research, reducing crew time while enabling studies in drug development, materials science, and biology.
Turkish contemporary art in international spotlight at Venice Biennale with Borusan Otomotiv. Borusan Otomotiv, BMW’s official importer in Türkiye, is a partner
Borusan Otomotiv, BMW’s importer in Türkiye, partners with the Türkiye Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale to showcase Nilbar Güreş’s exhibition 'A Kiss on the Eyes,' curated by Başak Doğa Temür until November 2026.
Inside new football series ‘We Are Osos’ only on YouTube
YouTube premieres the eight-episode docuseries 'We Are Osos' tonight, following NFL and NBA figures who purchased a Mexican professional football team and its first season under new ownership in the LFA.
Top Arm-based innovations advancing AI infrastructure, on-device intelligence and physical AI in July 2026
Arm reports July 2026 innovations across AI infrastructure, robotics and edge devices, highlighting NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin platform, PSYONIC’s bionic hand, and Arm AGI CPU deployments.
L3Harris’ Viper Shield Undergoes F-16 Two-Ship Flight Testing
L3Harris’ Viper Shield electronic warfare system completed two-ship flight tests with F-16C and F-16D aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, validating its threat detection and countermeasure capabilities for operational...
Hiroshima fosters hope, 81 years on from nuclear catastrophe
UN disarmament chief marks Hiroshima’s 81st anniversary by urging renewed dialogue and diplomacy to prevent nuclear war, warning of eroding global safeguards.
Sharp spike in executions, death sentences in Iran
The UN rights chief reported a surge in executions and death sentences in Iran since late February, citing their use to suppress dissent and intimidate the population amid ongoing protests.
Strengthening El Niño to push 49 million more people into acute hunger
The UN World Food Programme warns that a strengthening El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger by 2027, intensifying food insecurity in vulnerable regions.
Tate brothers’ US extradition case a ‘step towards accountability,’ says independent expert
A UN human rights expert hailed the U.S. extradition proceedings against Andrew and Tristan Tate as a critical step toward accountability for alleged violence against women and girls, urging coordinated justice efforts...